Employee Recognition Tips

Our May issue will contain an article on employee recognition programs with tips from four of our past "Contractors of the Year." Here's a peek at some of the ways these leading HVAC contractors are rewarding employee excellence. (Note: it's understood that a good wage is also important.)

A family atmosphere includes recognizing birthdays with personal notes from managers.

Recognize significant employment anniversaries.

Give holiday gifts and throw parties.

Make training enjoyable, with incentives for learning.

Be certain employees have a forum for concerns, complaints, and suggestions.

Act on comments from employees that can make their work more beneficial or that can help the company in any way.